Quantum Software Manager

Atomcomputing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401(k) matching

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing in Berkeley is seeking a Quantum Software Manager to lead a small team of engineers and guide software used in cutting-edge quantum research. The role blends hands-on coding with leadership, and spans the full stack to enable researchers and engineers to deploy robust workflows.

Ideal candidates have strong software development experience, a background in research software, and a collaborative, multidisciplinary mindset.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS, Engineering, Physics; PhD is a plus.
• Experience leading a small engineering team.
• 5+ years of post-degree software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of ~5 software engineers and quantum software engineers.
• Support development of research-oriented software and workflows.
• Develop production-grade software for running fault-tolerant quantum computing.
• Collaborate with the quantum error correction team to deliver useful tools.

Skills

Team Leadership

Software Development

Research Software

Quantum Computing

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics

PhD is a plus

Job description

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.

Atom Computing is seeking a Quantum Software Managerto drive innovation at the intersection of scientific research, software development, and integration. In this role, you’ll balance hands-on technical contributions with team leadership to build and support world-class scientific workflows. You’ll work across the full stack—empowering engineers and physicists to deploy software to support ongoing research and development efforts as well as helping to transform prototype software into robust and polished products. The quantum error correction team consists of a mix of mathematicians, experimental and theoretical physicists, and software engineers and this role requires interfacing across a range of backgrounds and skillsets. This role reports to the Director of Quantum Error Correction.

This role is required to be in the office in Berkeley at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately 5 software engineers and quantum software engineers.
• Support the development of research-oriented software and associated workflows.
• Work with physicists and mathematicians to develop production-grade software required for running fault-tolerant quantum computing.
• Work closely with Atom Computing’s quantum error correction team to understand use cases and deliver software and developer experiences that address the needs of the team.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or related field, PhD is a plus.
• Experience leading a small engineering team.
• 5+ years of post-degree experience as a software engineer.

Desired Skills & Attributes

• Proven track record leading teams to develop and deliver complex software
• Strong background in software development, including experience with research-oriented scientific software
• A high tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity
• Collaborative mindset and experience working on a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with quantum computing and quantum error correction are preferred

Benefits

Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, we offer unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The base salary range for this position is between $200,000 - $250,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.